Prescott National Forest

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All Prescott National Forest Offices are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Prescott National Forest Offices close to observe all major holidays.

FOREST SUPERVISOR: Alan Quan

Comprised of about 1.25 million acres, the Prescott borders three other National Forests in Arizona: Kaibab, Coconino, and Tonto. Roughly half of the forest lies west of the city of Prescott, Arizona, in the Juniper, Santa Maria, Sierra Prieta, and Bradshaw Mountains. The other half of the Forest lies east of Prescott and takes in the Black Hills, Mingus Mountain, Black Mesa, and the headwaters of the Verde River.

Portions of the Prescott National Forest today are much the same are they were when Sam Miller panned for gold in Lynx Creek and was wounded by a cougar, or when General Crook's flag fluttered over Palace Station.

At the lowest elevation, the primary vegetation is of the Sonoran Desert type. As the elevation rises, chaparral becomes common, followed by piñon pine and juniper. Above that, Ponderosa pine dominates the landscape.

	Hey Kids! Discover The Forests! Our forest & parks - Where The Other You Lives Imagine a place where you can be different... or just be yourself. Where you can be silly and muddy, or thoughtful and curious. It's not very far away, so get out and explore. (MORE)

	Take A Hike Hiking Spree Prescott National Forest and the Highlands Center for Natural History are collaborating to bring their second annual "Take A Hike" Hiking Spree to the region this fall. (MORE)

	Travel Management & Motor Vehicle Use Maps Go to the Travel Management & Motor Vehicle Use Maps for the Prescott National Forest

	Verde River Guide In 1984 the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act established the portion of the Verde River from Beasley Flat downstream to the confluence with Red Creek, as Arizona's only Wild and Scenic River. While it may appear calm at many of the river access points, the large number of wrecked canoes that have been removed from the Verde River testify to the fact that is has its share of hazards. Please plan ahead, be prepared, and practice Leave No Trace ethics to leave the Verde just as you find it for those who come after. View the Verde River Guide (7,928 KB PDF)

	Revision of Land and Resource Management Plan The current Prescott National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan was approved in 1987 and has been amended 17 times. We would like the revised plan to address the unique roles and contributions of our Forest and define the desired conditions and management objectives specific to us. (MORE)

	Recreation Facility Analysis Recreation Facility Analysis is an analysis process, used nationally, to assist Forests in creating a sustainable program that aligns recreation sites with visitors' desires, expectations, and use. Recreation Facility Analysis helps ensure that recreation sites and facilities provide the appropriate mix of opportunities within the special characteristics of each Forest. (MORE)

	Prescribed Burn After 100 years of actively suppressing fire in our national forests, the clinical report is in. Our forests are unhealthy and the prescription for getting them back to a healthy state is -- fire. (MORE)